The Happiness Paradox: The Influence of Relationship Status on Well-Being of Undergraduate Engineering Students

The present study investigates the impact of relationship status on the happiness levels ofundergraduate engineering students. It further employs a comparative analysis how gender plays amoderating role in relationship. Data (N=124) was collected using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire(OHQ; Hills and Argyle, 2002) and supplementary questions assessing emotional resilience and socialwell-being. Findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on the psychology of relationships and wellbeing,particularly in the academically rigorous environment.